PsycHacks
Orion Taraban
Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides listeners with a brief, thought-provoking episode several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by my clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each episode to inspire listeners to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light.
Episodes
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Sep 25, 2021 • 3min
Episode 41: Roads only go where they go
Exploring the cycle of relapse and the illusion of change in behavior patterns. Understanding that roads only go where they go, and pushing back against irrational beliefs for lasting behavioral change.
Sep 24, 2021 • 2min
Episode 40: What if?
Exploring how shifting from 'What If?' to 'So What?' can foster resilience in dealing with anxiety-inducing scenarios
Sep 21, 2021 • 3min
Episode 39: Change your story
Explore the power of changing narratives after negative experiences for emotional healing and personal growth. Shift from victimhood to empowerment and agency to move forward.
Sep 19, 2021 • 5min
Episode 38: Theory of mind
Unpacking Theory of Mind in social interactions and how we project our own thoughts onto others. Discussing the impact of Theory of Mind on social anxiety and judgments. Exploring techniques like the block and replace method to decrease negative judgments and how altering consciousness can change the world.
Sep 17, 2021 • 3min
Episode 37: The universe lives closed
Exploring strategies to turn a 'no' into a 'yes' in a universe where the default answer is negative. Emphasizing the importance of taking massive action despite initial setbacks.
Sep 15, 2021 • 4min
Episode 36: People are disappointing
Exploring the challenges of dealing with disappointment in human interactions, focusing on managing expectations and conflicts that may arise from differing perspectives.
Sep 13, 2021 • 2min
Episode 35: The coin flip technique
Explore the coin flip technique for decision-making, uncover hidden preferences by observing emotional reactions, and make more informed choices easily
Sep 11, 2021 • 4min
Episode 34: The myth of closure
Exploring the myth of closure in relationships, the podcast discusses how seeking closure from external sources is disempowering. True closure comes from within and involves accepting and moving forward on our own terms.
Sep 9, 2021 • 3min
Episode 33: Get some side quests!
Explore the concept of 'side quests' from video games and how they can be applied in real life to diversify goals for a more fulfilling journey.
Sep 7, 2021 • 4min
Episode 32: Never reject yourself
The podcast discusses the importance of not rejecting yourself and allowing others to be the ones to reject. It emphasizes how self-rejection can limit opportunities and urges listeners to keep striving for success like in a game of poker.
